Situational Judgment Reasoning Practice Questions

1. During a heated class debate, a classmate makes an offensive comment. How should you respond?

Yell at them and call them out publicly

Ignore the comment and continue the debate

Calmly explain why the comment was inappropriate

Leave the class in protest

2. You're asked to take on additional responsibilities without a pay increase. How should you handle this situation?

Refuse outright and risk losing your job

Accept without question

Discuss the situation with your supervisor, highlighting your value and negotiating compensation

Complain about it to your coworkers

3. You witness a minor theft in the school cafeteria. The thief is someone you know. What should you do?

Confront the thief directly

Ignore it, as it's not your business

Report the incident to a school official anonymously

Post about it on social media to shame the thief

4. During a class presentation, a student makes a factual error. You know the correct information. What should you do?

Interrupt the presentation to correct them

Wait until the end and publicly point out the error

Mention it privately to the student after class

Ignore it, as it's not your responsibility

5. You're part of a student council tasked with allocating funds to various clubs. Your close friend's club needs money, but other clubs have more pressing needs. How do you vote?

Vote to give the most money to your friend's club

Abstain from voting to avoid conflict

Vote based on objective criteria and the needs of all clubs

Convince others to vote for your friend's club

6. You overhear a classmate spreading a rumor about a teacher. What should you do?

Join in and add to the rumor

Confront the classmate aggressively

Politely tell the classmate that spreading rumors is inappropriate

Immediately report the classmate to the school administration

7. You receive credit for a project that was primarily completed by a coworker. How should you handle this situation?

Accept the credit without saying anything

Publicly announce that your coworker did most of the work

Privately inform your supervisor about the contribution of your coworker

Give your coworker a small gift as thanks

8. You're asked to work on a project that conflicts with your ethical beliefs. How should you handle this?

Refuse to work on the project without explanation

Work on the project despite your ethical concerns

Discuss your concerns with your supervisor and seek an alternative assignment

Agree to the project but intentionally perform poorly

9. You notice a coworker is struggling with their mental health. What's the most appropriate action to take?

Ignore it as it's not your problem

Try to diagnose and treat their condition yourself

Gossip about their condition with other coworkers

Express your concern privately and provide information on company resources

10. You're working on a group project and realize you've made a mistake that affects everyone's work. What should you do?

Hide the mistake and hope no one notices

Blame someone else in the group

Inform the group immediately and work on a solution together

Fix it yourself without telling anyone